New Items, Recipes & Specials

5/10/19 New Items

Cook’s Farm Fresh Asparagus (local Okemos grower – limited time available)
Frozen Ultimate Burger Patties Bacon Ranch (Mert’s made)
Dearborn Skinless Beef Franks (made in Michigan)

Teriyaki Glazed Chicken Easy Dinner

Ingredients:
4 boneless skinless breasts, cut into strips
3 tablespoons canola oil, divided
4 medium carrots, julienned
1 medium sweet onion, julienned
½ cup soy sauce
¼ cup packed brown sugar
hot cooked rice (optional)
Toasted sesame seeds (optional)
sliced green onions (optional)

Directions:
In a heavy skillet or wok, stir-fry chicken strips in 2 tablespoons oil until cooked through, 6-8 minutes. Remove chicken and set aside.
In the same skillet, stir-fry carrots in the remaining 1 tablespoon oil for 2 minutes. Add julienned onion; stir-fry until vegetables are tender, 2-4 minutes longer.
Combine soy sauce & brown sugar; add to skillet. Bring to a boil. Return chicken to skillet. Simmer until sauce is slightly thickened, about 5 minutes.
Serve with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and green onions if desired.
Serves 4
From prep to table 30 minutes (includes rice cooking time)

5/11/19 Specials

Seafood On Ice at Mert’s Meats
Wild Caught Tuna Loin Steaks (sushi safe)
Fresh Scottish Farm Raised Black Pearl Salmon (sushi safe)
Norway Farm Raised Atlantic Salmon (sushi safe)
Wild Caught Halibut (sushi safe)
Wild Caught Snapper (sushi safe)
Wild Caught USA Gulf 16-20 ct Extra Large Raw EZ Peel Shrimp Free of Antibiotics
Wild Caught USA Sockeye Salmon (sushi safe)
Wild Caught Mahi Mahi (sushi safe)
Fresh Smoked Salmon Boneless Skinless Bites
Fresh Smoked Salmon Boneless Portions

Good Saturday, 5/11/19 through Sunday, 5/19/19

Ground Beef Sirloin 95% Lean $4.99 lb
All Natural Boneless Pork Tenderloins 2 pack package $3.99 lb
Boneless Beef Sizzler Steaks $5.99 lb
All Natural Bone-In Pork Loin Chops $2.99 lb
Smoked Bone-In Pork Loin Chops $3.99 lb

Good Saturday, 5/4/19 through Sunday, 5/12/19 Mother’s Day!
Ultimate Burger Blend 75% Beef/25% Pork $3.99 lb 5 lb bags
- Lesser Amounts $4.49 lb
Fresh Bacon & Cheddar Brats $3.99 lb
Smoked Bone-In Pork Loin Chops $3.99 lb
All Natural Boneless Pork Sirloin Chops $2.79 lb
Boneless Beef Teres Major $8.99 lb
Fresh Scottish Farm Raised Black Pearl Salmon $17.99 lb
Wholey Brand 16-20 ct Cooked Shrimp 1 lb bag $16.49 each
Wholey Brand 41-50 ct Cooked Shrimp 1 lb bag $9.99 each

5/3/19 New Items

Brandon’s Smoked Porkstrami – it’s a hit – we sold out by noon last Sunday!
Arcadia Ales Mi-Berry Vice Raspberry/Blueberry Wheat Ale (Made in Michigan)

Grilled Tilapia w/Lemon Basil Vinaigrette Easy Dinner

Ingredients:
3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons minced fresh basil, divided
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons capers, drained
½ teaspoon grated lemon peel
4 tilapia fillets (5-7 oz each), thawed if you buy frozen
½ teaspoon salt
¼ teaspoon black pepper

Directions:
For vinaigrette, in a small bowl, whisk the lemon juice, 2 tablespoons basil, olive oil, garlic, capers and lemon peel; set aside 2 tablespoons for sauce.
Sprinkle fillets with salt and pepper.
Brush both sides of fillets with remaining vinaigrette.
Pre-heat grill to medium heat. Lightly oil grill grate to prevent sticking.
Grill, covered, over medium heat 3-4 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork.
Brush with reserved vinaigrette and sprinkle with remaining basil.
Serves 4
From prep to table 25 minutes